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Summary:
- Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which violates the spirit of their revolution.
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Language Notes:
- In French with English subtitles.
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System Details:
- VHS, presented in letterboxed anamorphic widescreen, aspect ratio 1.66:1.
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Performers:
- Cast: Gerard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro, Roland Blanche, Patrice Chereau, Boguslaw Linda, Roger Planchon, Angela Winkler.
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Production Credits:
- Cinematographer, Igor Luther ; editor, Halina Prugar-Ketling ; music, Jean Prodromides.
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General Notes:
- Based on the play: L'affaire Danton / by Stanisława Przybyszewska.
Originally produced as a French motion picture in 1982.
Gift: University of North Texas. Department of History, January 2014.
Winner, Andrzej Wajda, Prix Louis Delluc,1982 and Meilleur réalisateur (Best Director) César, 1983.
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Physical Description:
- 1 videocassette (138 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
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Physical Characteristics:
- polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome
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Audio Characteristics:
- analog; magnetic; mono
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Video Characteristics:
- VHS; NTSC
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Call Numbers:
- MV 14060
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ISBNs:
- 0780021797
9780780021792
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Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 037429133934
Publisher Number, Home Vision Cinema: DAN 030
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OCLC Numbers:
- 43987609